The Bloomer Polka

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The Bloomer Polka

Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Polka, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer. Bloomers, rational dress for women was advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the early 1850s. The entire costume, called the Bloomer costume or simply bloomers, consisted of a short jacket, a skirt extending below the knee, and loose Turkish trousers, gathered at the ankles, but even so was scandalous to Victorian society. Date: circa 1850s

Media ID 23101078

© The Michael Diamond Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

1850s Amelia Bloomer Dancer Dec18 Enjoyment Entertainer Marketing Performer Polka Promotional Publicity Sheet Singer Song

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